RETICULOCYTE COUNT (AUTOMATED)

General Information

HLAB/HOL Code: RETC
UPHSM LIS Test #: 359
Schedule: Daily
Testing Time: 1 day
Testing Lab: UP Health System-Marquette

Specimen Info
Only 1 specimen type required, unless otherwise specified

Volume: 3ml or 5ml
Temperature: Refrigerate
Tube Type: 1 Lavender Top
Collection Info:

Methods

Flow cytometry

Clinical Utilities

Investigation of anemia and for providing information about the effectiveness of a patients erythropoiesis.

CPT Codes

85045

* The CPT codes provided are based on AMA guidelines and are for informational purposes only. CPT coding
is the sole responsibility of the billing party. Please direct any questions regarding coding to the payer being billed.

Reference Range

Newborns - 2 wks (Male or Female)
2.5 - 6.5%

2wks - Adults:
Male.............0.5-1.7 %
Female.........0.5/1.8 %